What do American Christians believe about their Religion

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Meghna Chakrabarti, Audio, 46:00., On Point , DC

Description

This podcast offers congregations insights into the range of Christian beliefs. Hosted by Meghna Chakrabarti of On Point at WBUR Boston, guests Jonathan Tran and Jua Robinson draw on their academic and religious backgrounds to share how the history and different traditions of American Christianity affect people’s expression of Christian faith.

To explore these beliefs, Tran and Robinson discuss the LifeWay Research survey of Christian belief, core teachings about the divinity of Jesus and loving your neighbors, and how different congregations’ expression of these core beliefs might impact their future.

Features

47 minutes
Transcript
Quotes from American Christians about their beliefs

Recommended Audience

Progressive congregational leaders and those interested in Southern Baptist research

Cost

Free

Practical Applications

Discuss this podcast with a study group to understand the range of Christian beliefs in your community and beyond.
Listen to the podcast to reflect on how your core beliefs reflect your congregation’s interaction with neighbors in your community.

Updated: April 29, 2025

About the Contributor

Tim Shapiro

President

Tim Shapiro is the Indianapolis Center’s president. He began serving the Center in 2003 after 18 years in pastoral ministry. For 14 years, Tim served Westminster Presbyterian Church in Xenia, Ohio. Prior to his pastorate at Westminster, he was pastor of Bethlehem Presbyterian Church in Logansport, Indiana. He holds degrees from Purdue University and Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary.

Tim’s interest in how congregations learn to do new things is represented in his book How Your Congregation Learns. After his extensive work on the Center’s Sacred Space initiative, Tim co-authored the book Holy Places: Matching Sacred Space with Mission and Message. He has also authored several articles, including Applying Positive Deviance and The Congregation of Theological Coherence.

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